I finally asked my grandma why she never taught us about our family history

She broke down and said her mom made her swear never to talk about the cousin who married outside their religion in the 60s, the whole town shunned them for years after. Has anyone else found out their family buried a taboo like that for generations?

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knight.diana4h ago

Did you ever think your family was just boring before finding out something like that? I used to get frustrated that my relatives never shared much, but now I realize they were probably protecting us from old pain. Kinda makes you appreciate the silence a little more honestly.

cameron_owens4934m ago

The thought of secret family pain hiding behind all that quiet is honestly a bit unsettling to consider.